All Sphynxes love to eat!

They enjoy eating frequently and are always willing to try something new!

Simply put, Sphynx cats can be real gluttons.

Due to their lack of hair, Sphynx cats have a higher metabolism. And this is why sphinxes manage to maintain the required body temperature and not freeze.

The more balanced the diet the Sphynx has throughout his life, the healthier he will be, and the longer his life will be.

firstly, you cannot give sphinxes any food from the table!
secondly, you cannot feed sphinxes with any economy-class food, since they contain a very low percentage of meat and this “meat” is most often by-products, and the basis of such food is corn or soy with various flavor enhancers;
thirdly, the Sphynx's diet must be balanced: it can be dry food High Quality, wet food, which can be used as a supplement to dry food, or natural food, which must also be balanced.

Canadian Sphynx cats are omnivores, they have an excellent appetite and practically do not chew their food, but swallow it in pieces. Sphynxes can love foods unusual for cats: fruits, berries, vegetables, chocolate, and even try something completely inedible and dangerous.

Sphynxes also have a very sensitive gastrointestinal tract. Poor nutrition can lead to dermatitis, as well as dysbacteriosis.

The Sphynx's diet must be accompanied by plenty of drinking. There should always be a cup or bowl of clean, fresh water next to your food.

The first question that arises before the owner of a Sphynx when a pet appears at home: what to feed - natural food or ready-made food?

All people are different. Some people will have chickens to have the opportunity to eat fresh chicken broth, while others will go to a restaurant for the same broth.

Some will stand in the kitchen for hours near the meat grinder, making a healthy meat mix for their pet, while others will buy holistic food.

You will have to make the choice yourself, based on your capabilities and your pet’s preferences.

What to feed the Canadian Sphynx, choosing natural food?

Proper nutrition is a balanced diet. And the most important thing here is to create a balanced diet, so that it contains proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and essential vitamins and microelements. If something is missing, the chance of not only increasing feeling unwell the Sphinx, but also the occurrence of various diseases.

How to achieve this balance?

First of all, you need to give high-quality raw lean beef, sometimes you can replace it with lightly boiled chicken, once a week give a boiled egg: chicken or quail, chicken liver and necks, fish, fermented milk products (sour cream and cottage cheese), include vegetables and herbs in the diet , which should be about a tenth of it: carrots can be grated and mixed with sour cream or meat. It's the same with cabbage. Vegetables can be slightly simmered in a frying pan. You can make a pate from vegetables, meat or fish.

Recipes and natural food menus can be easily found on the Internet.

There is only one question: are you ready to stand at the stove cooking not only for your loved ones, but also for your beloved sphinx?

I think few people in our age of speed will answer in the affirmative.

If, after all, you are an ardent supporter of natural food for sphinxes, then I hasten to please you: companies have appeared that produce balanced natural frozen food for pets of all stripes and breeds. Look for such a company in your city. You may not have to stand in the kitchen for hours, but it will be enough to simply place an order by phone, and then simply put the food packaged in trays for your pet in the freezer. The only additional thing you will need to do is defrost the food in advance or heat it in the microwave, depending on the recipe of the selected mix.

Now let's look at ready-made industrial feeds.

Ready-made food for the Canadian Sphynx as a permanent diet is not only convenient and profitable, but also healthy.

Today, a huge number of different brands of dry food are produced, which contain all the necessary microelements and vitamins, essential fatty acids and are even calculated daily norm feeding.

There are several categories of dry industrial cat food: economy, commercial (or premium) and super premium.

How to decipher this?

It's quite simple:

economy, this is a very inexpensive product, characterized by an abundance of useless and sometimes harmful additives and chemical substances. In addition, cats have problems digesting such food, and long-term consumption of such food can lead to chronic diseases in the pet.
commercial (premium) food is not much better than economy food. For most types of commercial class food - some of the problems of the previous class (economy) are very relevant - the difference is only observed in the more expensive price of premium class food.
super premium food - must be made from natural ingredients that are highly digestible and beneficial. In the class of super premium feeds, a special group should be allocated to super premium feeds - holistic.

What are the advantages of ready-made food of the highest category - holistic?

Holistics are a new generation of super premium food, the creation of which has become an entire philosophy in the pet industry.

Their main difference from conventional food is the ingredients, which are suitable for food not only for animals, but also for people. But the most important thing is that holistic products are an absolutely precise combination of balance, nutrition, quality and taste.

1. The use of unidentified meat ingredients is excluded in the composition of holistic products - and this means that the meat or fish from which the food is made is always indicated on the packaging;

2. Holistic uses products that are suitable for human consumption;

3. When creating a holistic program, it is prohibited:

Using products containing high levels of gluten;

The use of cheap types of protein obtained from various by-products, such as meat and bone meal;

Use of various chemical dyes, preservatives and flavors.

Holistics contain all the necessary nutrients, vitamins, minerals, pre- and probiotics, antioxidants, as well as Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.

Holistics do not contain by-products, growth hormones, gluten, wheat, corn, or soy.

New holistic brands are grain-free foods with a single source of animal protein and a limited composition additional elements, to avoid allergic reactions in animals.

A reasonable question arises: if good quality have only super premium food, then why produce other animal food at all?

Demand creates supply, and in our country many pet owners, unfortunately, do not think at all about how to properly feed their pets.

The most paradoxical thing is that cheap food is not only not useful for the animal’s body, but also poorly satisfies the feeling of hunger. The animal eats two to three times more economy class food and, as a result, remains not only hungry, but also harms its body. An animal needs two to three times less holistic food to feel full, which makes feeding good food more affordable.

For feeding cats, including Sphynx cats, there are also various canned food and bags of food called pouches.

What are spiders? Pouch translated means pouch. In our case, a pouch is a type of wet food packaging.

In principle, pouches are the same canned food, just packed not in a tin can, but in a foil bag with polyethylene.

Every Sphynx owner knows that his pet, when choosing between dry food and wet food, will definitely choose wet food. Therefore, let's now look at this type of food.

Pouches are also divided into economy, premium and super premium categories.

Basically, food (pauchi) is made from low-grade raw materials; it contains virtually no animal products, although if you look at it, we will see delicious pieces of “meat” in the sauce.

This food smells good to cats and, from the animal's point of view, is very tasty.

Cats do not have a developed sense of taste, but not everyone knows about this, so the manufacturer pays more attention to smell than taste through various additives and flavorings.

The exception is pouches and canned foods of the holistic class, which contain 50% - 75% meat or fish cooked in their own broth, without the use of chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics.

Which food is preferable - dry or wet?

There are pros and cons to each type of food.

Let's figure it out:

Dry food

Dental Health - Dry food helps eliminate plaque or tartar. Dry food does not contain moisture and requires a lot of liquid and plenty of drinking, which in turn also helps in cleaning teeth.

Dry food is more economical, lasts longer, and does not spoil for a long time. If necessary, the animal can be left with dry food for a sufficiently long time.

A great way to strengthen the jaw muscles for breeds with weak chins. Additionally, dry food can satisfy your cat's chewing instinct.

Convenient feeding and dosing.

Possibility to take with you on a trip.

Some cats find dry food difficult to digest.

Contains grain and products of its processing (except for grain-free holistic products).

Quite a high price for a high quality product (holistic class)..

Wet food

An excellent source of protein and fat that meets the anatomical and physiological needs of cats.

Contains a lot of water - wet food is almost 75% water, which helps prevent development urolithiasis.

Helps prevent overeating - Studies have shown that cats tend to eat less if they eat wet food. The high amount of protein in wet food makes you feel full faster.

Attractive smell and taste - cats love the aroma and texture of wet food.

Holistic wet food tends to be more expensive than dry food and is usually packaged in small bags or jars.

Can cause bad smell from mouth. In some cases, a cat who eats mostly wet food may develop plaque and tartar, which can cause gum infections.

A perishable product, wet food should not be left for a long time at room temperature. If the jar is open, then it should be kept in the refrigerator and only for no more than a day.

The need to warm the feed to the optimal temperature after storing it in the refrigerator.

High product consumption compared to its dry counterpart.

What type of food do you prefer for your pet?

What to choose: dry food or wet food?

Is it worth combining them?

How to feed dry food, how many times a day to give wet food?

Important: the main feature when feeding dry food is the need for sufficient water. The animal must have unrestricted access to it at all times.

In addition, when developing and creating dry food, it was assumed that the animal would not receive additional food. This means that supplementing your pet with natural food is highly undesirable. A dry product can be combined with wet food in small quantities, but not in one meal and it is advisable that it be from the same manufacturer.

When switching from one food to another, the replacement should be done very gradually, over a period of at least 5-7 days.

Is it possible to leave dry food in open access? Can!

But, spayed and neutered cats are prone to overeating. Owners of such animals should pay attention to the amount of servings they consume.

The Sphynx should receive food at least 2 times a day, regardless of the type of food.

Manufacturers of wet food offer portioned packs (pouches) and cans for sale, which means that the owner no longer faces the problem of calculating the serving volume.

Is it possible to combine wet and dry food and in what proportions?

You can combine! But in no case should you mix dry food and canned food in one serving or offer them to the animal at the same time.

Convenience of feeding;

The type of food consumed by the kitten from the breeder;

Available budget.

Whatever type of food the owner of the Canadian Sphynx chooses, he should know that:

Medicinal food can be introduced into the diet only on the recommendation of veterinarians;

It is better to feed with high-quality food from well-known manufacturers;

When offering your pet different flavors, you should choose from one product line.

It is necessary to remember when choosing industrial food: the higher the quality of the food, the higher its cost, the more it (this cost) will compensate for the long-term reduction in veterinary costs associated with feeding your pet.

It is very important to monitor the condition of the animal, its stool, mood, health and appetite.

If your Sphynx is happy and active, you're done right choice its nutrition!

Creatures such as sphinx cats look quite unusual - unlike their other furry relatives, they are completely devoid of hair. This breed requires special care, you should select the right food for sphinxes, although both the Don and Canadian cats are generally unpretentious in food.

They are able to feed on any human products and in quantities unusual for cats, which is explained by their genetic predisposition.

Large amounts of energy are required to constantly maintain the warmth of an animal's naked body. From lack of food, the animal will constantly freeze and get sick.

Which food to choose for your Sphynx

When choosing a menu for animals, it is easier to highlight what sphinxes do not eat. These unpretentious animals can eat:

1. Dry food that meets nutritional standards in quality.
2. Canned food that contains the necessary substances for the cat's body.
3. Human food. Here it is worth highlighting the food that sphinxes cannot be fed:

• raw fish from the river;
• fatty meat;
• any bones;
• salty, spicy, smoked foods.

Sphynx food allergy

This unusual breed of cats, which always freezes, has an unpleasant feature - they are susceptible to allergies. There can be many reasons for this, including food allergies.

Super premium food for sphinxes usually does not create such problems in the life of the pet and its owner, but cheaper economy class analogues and low-quality food may well be the causes of the sore.

Unscrupulous manufacturers put a lot of untested chemicals into cheap food, trying to save on costs.

Excess protein foods in the diet is another factor in favor of allergies. Sphynx owners often overuse one protein product, for example, chicken breast, forgetting about the variety of food. As a result, an allergy appears, and what’s scary is not immediately.

In most cases, identifying a food allergen can be very difficult. Some of them tend to accumulate in the body and only appear over time in the form of:

• red rash;
• itching;
• dandruff;
• moist armpits;
• otitis;
• drowsiness;

To get rid of allergies, you can give Sphynx cats:

• Vitamin complexes.
• Antihistamines and steroid drugs.
• Olive oil.
• Lamb meat, rice, mutton.

As a preventive measure, you can also give cats antihistamines, monitor the quality of products and the variety of diet, and choose the most natural food for Sphynx cats.

The best dry food for Sphynxes

When switching a cat to a dry diet, it is advisable to choose premium food. Why you shouldn’t skimp on dry food:

• it contains poor quality protein, which in most cases is represented by vegetable protein. And the body of the cat family is, in principle, not adapted to assimilate plant protein;
• Economy class food contains more preservatives, additives and flavor enhancers, which causes the animal’s increased craving for such food and, as a result, intestinal problems;
• a large number of ballast components increases the volume of animal excrement;
• chemical substitutes for the natural components of cheap food have a destructive effect on the kidneys, liver, and heart of the sphinx.

Among the popular high-quality foods for Sphynxes are:

• Royal canin (royal canin);
• Hills;
• Pro nature;
• Acana;
• Orijen;
• Eukanuba;
• Nutro choice.

Premium dry food allows you to avoid additional vitamins in your cat’s diet, as it already has a balanced composition.

Preparing a diet for the Sphynx

In order for the animal to feel comfortable, it is necessary to choose the optimal diet for it:

• the frequency of feeding adults should be 2-3 times a day, for teenage kittens from 3 to 8 months the frequency should be increased to 3-4 feedings, and for babies from 1 to 3 months, give food 6-8 times;
• Feeding should be done at the same time every time;
• The amount of food needs to be selected individually for each cat.

What you should definitely include in your diet:

• protein products: poultry, beef, lamb - you need to choose lean parts so as not to cause obesity in the animal;
• carbohydrate-rich foods;
• fish - cats eat fish dishes with delight;
• vegetables, fruits and herbs (if the animal agrees to eat them on his own initiative).

Special food for Sphynx cats usually consists of all the necessary substances and vitamins needed by the cat’s body.

They make life and caring for your pet much easier. But if the sphinx only eats ready-made food, this is also wrong. Raw meat should always be on the menu.

What products are still needed (number of repetitions per week):

• egg yolk – give 1-2 times;
• meat by-products – 2-3 times, liver 1 time in 7 days;
• boiled fish without bones - give twice;
• fermented milk products - allowed to be fed daily;
• cereals – 3 times (porridge can be mixed with meat to attract your pet);
• sufficient amount of clean water.

When feeding a kitten, it is best to choose dietary meat products, homemade cottage cheese, a pate of meat, eggs and vegetables. Distinctive feature Sphynx nutrition is the exclusion of whole milk from the diet, which can cause an eating disorder in an unusual cat.

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Nutrition

A cat's well-being depends primarily on proper nutrition. When organizing feeding a cat, its owner should follow some general rules.

Firstly, you need to give food to your pet in a place designated for this purpose. Secondly, the owner needs to pay attention Special attention selection of dishes from which the sphinx will eat. The best option is a shallow, stable bowl for food and a deeper bowl for water. And thirdly, the animal’s diet must be balanced in terms of the amount of vitamins and minerals.

The owner of the Sphynx should remember that hairless cats require more high-calorie food than representatives of other breeds.

It is worth noting that a cat’s addiction to certain types of food develops at an early age. Some owners, when starting to raise their pets, make the same mistake: they feed the kitten various delicacies from their own table or treats intended for cats, which are sold in abundance in pet stores. Of course, over time, the animal gets used to this and refuses regular food, demanding treats from the owner and often causing real scandals. This is why a cat owner should not spoil her. Give your pet treats only occasionally or as a reward. Moreover, delicacies should be fed to the cat only after it has eaten the main food.

A kitten on a balanced diet develops according to its age.

Some cat lovers go to the other extreme - they feed their pets low-quality food or leftover food from their own table. The consequences of such an unfair attitude towards a cat can be very dire: the animal will suffer from a lack of vitamins or from digestive and metabolic disorders.

Cats respond to the color of their bowl, which they perceive as a signal to feed. For this reason, the owner’s dishes must be different in color from the pet’s cup.

The best option is to include in the Sphynx's diet products that are not only affordable for the owner, but also suitable for his pet, ensuring its normal functioning. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the weight and gender of the animal, as well as such important factors as the state of its health and this or that physiological period of its life.

The Sphynx's need for food

An adult Sphynx needs 200-250 g of protein food daily.

Diet

It is worth noting that the nutritional regimes of a kitten and an adult cat are somewhat different. A 1-1.5-month-old kitten should be fed 4-5 times a day, and its daily food intake should not exceed 120-150 g. By 16-20 weeks of age, the animal already needs the same amount of food as an adult cat , however, feeding a grown kitten should be four times a day.

When preparing a diet for a kitten, you need to be careful not to overfeed it. The fact is that sphinxes have a good appetite and often suffer from obesity, which results in various diseases.

As for an adult animal, the owner must choose how many times to feed it. Of course, you can offer a cat a balanced daily food intake in portions, but it should be remembered that it is very difficult to calculate the portion for a Sphynx, since different time year he eats either more or less.

It is best to train your cat to eat on a schedule. She will very quickly get used to the regime and, even if the owner forgets about feeding time, she will definitely remind him by going to her bowl.

Many lovers feed their pet whenever he wants. In this case, you only need to ensure that the food does not spoil. If this is not possible, then you need to provide the cat with constant access to dry food by installing an automatic feeder. If the owner prefers to feed the animal natural food, then dry food should be offered between main feedings.

Sphynx owners should limit their pets' consumption of foods such as cereals, cereals, bread and potatoes.

Whatever feeding regimen the owner chooses, he should remember that the Sphinx’s diet must include a sufficient amount of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins.

Nutrients

Proteins are a combination of amino acids and are necessary for the proper development of the body and growth of the cat. Protein deficiency in the Sphynx's body leads to atrophy of the muscular system, disruption of normal cell activity and deterioration in blood quality.

Proteins are part of all organs and tissues in a cat’s body and therefore are an essential nutrient.

There are proteins of plant and animal origin. The former are found in nutritional yeast and soy products, the latter in fish, meat, liver, lungs, udder, dairy products and chicken eggs.

Carbohydrates provide energy for various physiological processes occurring in the body of animals.

Carbohydrates include fiber, which is the main component of cell membranes in body tissues, and nitrogen-free extractives. All plant foods are rich in fiber to a greater or lesser extent. Nitrogen-free extractives include starch and various sugars.

Food rich in carbohydrates satisfies hunger well, but if a cat's diet includes large amounts of these nutrients, she will become obese, which will adversely affect her health and reproductive abilities.

Fats are a source of energy. They are part of the protoplasm and play an important role in cellular metabolism, being an important component of the cat’s diet. These substances promote the absorption of vitamin A and provide the animal’s body with fatty acids and vitamins D and E.

Minerals

Minerals are micro- and macroelements that cats need for the normal functioning of all organs. These substances enter the animal's body with food, but in some cases the owner should introduce them artificially by adding them to the food.

Microelements should be supplied to the cat's body in small doses, while macroelements are needed by the animal in significant quantities.

Phosphorus (P) is part of bone tissue along with calcium.

Calcium (Ca) is the most important component of skeletal bone tissue. Part of nerve cells, muscle tissue and blood. If your cat is deficient in calcium, it should be included in its diet. mineral supplements or ready-made feed mixtures with a high calcium content.

Magnesium (Mg) is part of the bone tissue of the skeleton along with calcium and phosphorus, but in smaller quantities. With a balanced diet, cats usually do not lack magnesium salts.

Potassium (K) is involved in protein metabolism, is part of the cellular fluid and regulates the water content in tissues.

Sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) help maintain osmotic pressure in the cells and tissues of the body and are part of the blood.

Copper (Cu) is involved in redox processes in tissues and in the formation of hemoglobin in the blood.

Iron (Fe) is involved in the synthesis of hemoglobin and in redox processes.

Vitamins

Organic compounds called vitamins are vital for the Sphynx's body. Their deficiency leads to a decrease in the vitality and resistance of the animal’s body, and also negatively affects its reproductive abilities.

Depending on their ability to dissolve, vitamins are divided into fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble (B, C).

And depending on the effect, in addition to vitamins that perform the function of forming and maintaining the structural integument in a normal state (A, D, E, C), there is a group of vitamins that act mainly as coenzymes (B, K).

The composition and amount of vitamins that a sphinx should receive largely depend on the state of its body, as well as on the conditions of detention and food ration.

Vitamin C. Vitamin C deficiency leads to dysfunction of the cat's gastrointestinal tract. A healthy animal, as a rule, does not lack vitamin C. If there is a lack of this vitamin, it must be added to the food in doses agreed with the veterinarian.

Vitamin A is necessary for cats for growth, improvement of reproductive functions, normal functioning of the nervous system and good vision. Vitamin A is found in butter, egg yolk and liver.

Vitamin D is involved in phosphorus-calcium metabolism in animals and ensures normal growth and development of bones. Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin of cats under the influence ultraviolet rays and is found in fish oil, butter, egg yolk, milk and liver.

The need for vitamins is different for each cat and depends on the age of the animal, conditions of keeping and feeding, as well as on the period of its life.

Vitamin E is necessary for sphinxes for normal reproductive activity. It promotes tissue formation, prevents the development of dystrophy, and also normalizes fat balance. Contained in vegetable oil and wheat sprouts.

Vitamin K promotes normal blood clotting. Most vitamin K is found in vegetables, fruits and liver. But as a rule, in a cat’s body this vitamin is formed from various connections, and it is not necessary to give it to your pet additionally.

The dosage of vitamin preparations depends on the specific situation of their use. The amount of vitamins offered to your cat must be agreed upon with your veterinarian.

Vitamin B1 is needed for the normal process of protein and carbohydrate metabolism in the cat’s body. Contained in the heart, kidneys, liver and yeast.

Vitamin B2 is part of enzymes that regulate oxidative processes in cells. In addition, vitamin B2 is involved in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.

Vitamin B3 is involved in the synthesis of fats and proteins and affects growth, skin tissue and the functioning of the nervous system.

Vitamin B5 affects the overall metabolism in the body of sphinxes.

Vitamin B6 takes an active part in protein metabolism and affects the content of hemoglobin in the blood. Part of the enzymes involved in the breakdown of amino acids.

Vitamin B9 stimulates and regulates the process of hematopoiesis, preventing anemia.

During the period of adaptation of a cat after illness or childbirth, as well as when the growth process is disrupted and there is a deficiency of nutrients in the body, it needs vitamin supplements.

Vitamin B12 plays a huge role in the cat’s body’s use of animal protein and is also involved in the metabolism of certain amino acids.

Vitamin H affects the reproductive abilities of animals, as well as fat metabolism and the normal functioning of the skin. Provides protection to the cat's body from infections. With a deficiency of this vitamin, the Sphinx develops inflammatory processes on the skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin H is found in liver, vegetables and fruits.

Dry food. Many modern dry cat foods not only meet nutritional standards and norms, but are also a necessary part of the animal’s diet. Most cats willingly eat ready-made food, especially if they are accustomed to it from an early age.

Dry food should be selected according to individual characteristics cat, taking into account its gastronomic preferences, age, weight and lifestyle. It should be remembered that for castrated and sterile animals it is necessary to purchase special feed mixtures.

Among the huge assortment of cat food sold in pet stores, you should choose professional super-premium or premium-class food from well-known manufacturers.

Canned food

It is very convenient to feed your pets canned food, which contains almost all the nutrients, vitamins and microelements. In addition, the owner does not need to think about the brand of the product and the manufacturing company, since all types of food of this type are produced using approximately the same methods.

Meat is the most valuable protein product. Lean beef, lamb, and poultry should be given to cats raw, but after prior freezing. Under no circumstances should you feed fresh meat to animals, as it can become a source of infecting your pets with worms.

Young kittens are given meat cut into small pieces, while adult cats can be fed large pieces of meat with veins and cartilage.

Until 6-8 months of age, a kitten needs approximately 20-30 g of meat per 1 kg of weight per day. Gradually this dose is increased and brought to 100-120 g per day. Fatty meat, especially pork, is contraindicated for sphinxes.

Some lovers feed their pets minced meat, not suspecting that this product is very poorly absorbed by the cat’s body. The minced meat does not stay in the stomach and comes out undigested.

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Sphynx care activities

Cats need regular hygiene procedures, which affect the health and good mood of the pets, so the owner needs to devote a sufficient amount of time to these activities.

Vaccinations

Kittens fed on mother's milk are protected from infectious diseases for up to 2 months.

For purebred cats, vaccination in most cases is the only way to prevent infectious diseases. Up to 2 months, kittens are protected from diseases by maternal antibodies, but at the age of 9-10 weeks they already need preventive vaccination.

Repeated vaccination is carried out 3-4 weeks after the first. The cat should be at home for 7-10 days after vaccination. In addition, the owner should exclude contact of his pet with other pets. It is not advisable to even let a recently vaccinated kitten out onto the balcony.

Skin care

In order for the Sphynx's skin to be elastic and soft, it must be cared for regularly. The Sphynx's skin should be wiped with a damp sponge or towel every day. Your pet needs to be bathed periodically. To wash Sphynx cats, it is recommended to use shampoo with a pH level of no higher than 5.5. This product is very rarely sold in pet stores, so most lovers use Johnson's & Johnson's shampoo or baby soap.

After water procedures, under no circumstances should you lubricate the animal’s skin with cream or oil.

Cats usually have a negative attitude towards bathing, but if the owner spends water treatments right, then they will not cause negative emotions in the pet. That is why, when bathing a kitten for the first time, you must try to do it so that it does not get scared.

To bathe the sphinx you should use warm water. The best container for cat water treatments is a plastic basin that is placed in the bathtub. The bottom of the pelvis must be covered with a special rubber mat or cloth so that the cat feels confident and does not lose balance on the slippery bottom. It is necessary to fill the basin with water so that it reaches the animal’s abdomen.

You should not arrange water treatments immediately after your pet has eaten. It is advisable to bathe your Sphynx no earlier than 3 hours after feeding.

If the owner takes the pet to the dacha, then it should be bathed daily

If the cat is very nervous or shows aggression, then, after consulting with a veterinarian, you can give it a sedative 20-30 minutes before bathing.

Ear care

Your pet's ears should be examined regularly, both inside and out. Severe dirt, bloody or purulent discharge indicates that there are various inflammations in the cat’s ears.

A sign of ear disease is a change in the animal's behavior. When experiencing pain, the cat begins to shake its head and scratch its ears with its paws. As a rule, skin irritation is found behind the ears or at their base.

If the owner suspects that his pet is suffering from an ear disease, he needs to urgently contact a veterinarian. It should be remembered that advanced disease in most cases leads to hearing loss in a cat.

Since Sphynx cats have increased sulfur secretion, it is recommended that they clean their ears as often as possible. Cotton swabs or sticks soaked in oil or Vaseline are perfect for this procedure. You should clean your pet's ears very carefully. Do not penetrate the stick very deep into the ear, as this can damage the eardrum.

Compared to the ears of cats of other breeds, the ears of the Sphynx look huge.

Eye care

A cat’s eyes can tell the owner not only about the pet’s mood, but also about the deterioration of its general well-being. Therefore, the eyes, like the ears of the Sphinx, should be examined daily. At the slightest suspicion of disease, the animal must be shown to a veterinarian.

Redness and swelling of the eyelids, as well as the appearance of purulent discharge from the eyes, are often signs of a disease.

As you know, Sphynx cats, unlike other breeds of cats, do not have eyelashes, so their eyes need to be washed daily to prevent the accumulation of secretions and sticking of the eyelids.

It is best to use saline solution or distilled water to wash your eyes.

Nail care

Many owners believe that if there is a special sharpener for their pet’s claws in the house, then it is not necessary to trim the pet’s claws. Of course, a cat periodically sharpens its claws on some object (these actions are inherent in it by nature), but this does not mean that it will not get hurt if it scratches itself. As you know, sphinxes have very delicate skin, and scratches and wounds often form where they are scratched with their claws. This is why cats of this breed should have their nails trimmed regularly. This can be done by contacting a veterinarian. However, many amateurs carry out this procedure on their own.

Trimming a cat's claws

To trim claws, you should use special pliers, which can be purchased at a pet store. If the owner has no experience at all in carrying out this procedure, then he first needs to observe how a veterinarian or an experienced amateur does it.

Immediately before the procedure, the pet must be fed and made sure that it feels well. Then you should take the cat in your arms, sit it comfortably (you can use a small pillow or cushion), stroke it, hold the paw between your thumb and forefinger, and lightly press on it so that the claws come out.

When performing the nail trimming procedure, you should pet your pet and talk to him in a gentle voice.

You need to trim the claws very carefully, trying not to touch the skin. It's worth remembering that cats are most bothered by having their back paws trimmed, so you should take a short break after trimming your front paws.

Dental care

The Sphynx should be taught from an early age to regular teeth cleaning procedures. It is recommended for the kitten to wipe its teeth daily with a piece of gauze soaked in a solution of plantain infusion. To get to all the animal’s teeth, you need to alternately pull back the cat’s upper and lower lips. Moreover, this should be done very quickly: the entire procedure should not take more than 2 minutes.

Prevention of dental diseases involves regular examination of the animal’s oral cavity. If the owner discovers that the pet has bad teeth or feels bad breath, the owner should take the cat to the veterinarian.

When the kitten grows up, instead of a gauze swab and plantain infusion, you can use a special toothbrush and toothpaste for animals.

A common mistake many cat owners make is that they often feed their pets soft food, forgetting that hard food promotes proper bite development. In addition, solid food cleans teeth well.

Sphynxes love to play with a rubber ball

A rubber toy with special spikes and grooves, which sphinxes love to chew while playing, helps a cat to clean her teeth. To avoid injury to teeth and gums, the Sphynx should not be given spicy chicken and fish bones. It is equally important to ensure that the cat receives all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Animals on a balanced diet and periodically receiving mineral and vitamin supplements rarely suffer from diseases of the teeth and gums.

Caring for an aging cat

An old cat undergoes serious physiological changes, which in most cases leads to disruption of the digestive system. Often, by the age of 12-15 years, the animal’s teeth hurt and decay, it begins to suffer from diarrhea, constipation, and urinary incontinence. The cat becomes lethargic, sleeps a lot, moves little, its hearing and vision gradually lose their sharpness.

Many owners mistakenly assume that if a cat has lost all its teeth, then it needs to be switched to pureed or liquid food. Actually this is not true. If the animal has healthy gums, then it is able to cope with hard and dry food.

Of course, every owner wants his beloved pet to live as long as possible. To do this, he should follow certain rules for caring for an aging cat.

1. The animal should be fed no more than 2 times a day.

2. The pet's diet should be low in calories.

3. An aging cat's food should contain plenty of vitamins and minerals.

4. You cannot limit the animal’s fluid intake.

5. The cat must be taken out into the fresh air every day.

Euthanasia

No matter how well the owner takes care of his pet, the time comes when the cat reaches such a ripe old age that it cannot move or eat on its own. And then the cat owner has to make a choice: either watch the slow and painful decline of his pet, or decide to painlessly kill him (euthanasia).

For an aging Sphynx, it is best to purchase a special cat house.

In this case, it is difficult to advise anything specific. It is the owner of the animal who is responsible for it, and therefore he must make the decision on his own. If the owner's choice is euthanasia, then he must contact a qualified specialist to carry it out.

Many Sphynx owners do not know how to feed them properly at home. What diet is best for them? This article will be useful not only for Sphynx owners, but also for those who are just planning to get a kitten, because it should be accustomed to good food from childhood. Next, let's get acquainted with which products are best to give preference to in feeding sphinxes. We will find out why ready-made food is better than regular food, and also consider products that are not recommended for cats at any age.

A little about the features

Don, Canadian and St. Petersburg Sphynxes are purebred cats, and therefore they require special care and attention from the owners. And first of all, this concerns nutrition. A properly selected diet for a cat should be balanced, because only then will the animals not have health problems, namely the intestines, immunity and teeth.

With proper feeding, the skin will be healthy, since sphinxes (most of them) do not have hair.

Even when the kitten is very small, he should begin to be accustomed to the food that he will eat for the rest of his life. Since a sudden change in food or diet very often leads to health complications. In general, it is believed that sphinxes are quite unpretentious in their diet, and therefore they do not need an excessive abundance of food. Many cats and cats of this breed can eat everything indiscriminately, but this does not mean at all that they should be fed “from the table”. In most cases, what people eat is not suitable for animals.

When choosing natural food that the owners prepare themselves, or choosing dry food, it is very important not to forget about the correct dosage. It is also worth teaching the animal to eat on a schedule from an early age. This is especially true for spayed and sterilized Sphynx cats, who, eating a balanced diet, will not gain extra pounds.

Natural food or prepared food?

Every year, breeders, felinologists and owners ask themselves questions: how to feed their pets correctly without causing them harm? What is better to give preference to: natural food or ready-made dry food? Of course, almost all professional veterinarians and felinologists agree that It is best to choose ready-made food. This is due to the fact that they are balanced, and most of them are specially adapted for a particular breed.

Of course, the choice in favor of one diet or another should be made based on the animal’s health, personal preferences and financial capabilities.

Details about ready-made feeds

Premium cat food is created in such a way that, in addition to the required meat and vegetables in the right ratio, it is saturated with all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Premium food has many advantages.

• Owners do not need to constantly think about what to feed their pet. Moreover, there is no need to spend a lot of time cooking meat, vegetables and cereals, when you can simply pour in ready-made food in the required dosage.
• Dry food helps normalize digestion, and many lines specially created by manufacturers, for example, for neutered cats, serve as an excellent prevention of urolithiasis (urolithiasis), which sterilized animals very often encounter. Specially adapted food can be an excellent opportunity to maintain the health of your Sphynx at home.
• Many owners mistakenly believe that dry food can get boring, but this, of course, is not the case. Indeed, today, in addition to dry food, manufacturers offer wet food in a vacuum and a variety of canned food. Therefore, your cat won’t get tired of eating food with only beef, because for breakfast they can be given ready-made canned rabbit or tuna.
• The advantage of ready-made food is that it somehow cares for the teeth of animals. Sphynx cats often develop caries, so they should brush their teeth regularly, but not all cats respond to this therapy, and therefore food that gently cleans the enamel can be an excellent preventative for them.

The disadvantages of premium foods include their rather high price, but if the cat eats only meat and cereals, then in general the expenses will be the same. Also, some foods cause addiction in animals, after which it is quite difficult to switch them to a new food or diet. However, this applies to budget food, which is generally not recommended to feed cats.

Natural products

Natural food can also be the main one in the diet of a cat or Sphynx cat. It can also be fed to small kittens. However, here it is worth understanding that not all foods that humans consume can be given to cats. It is recommended to feed Sphynx cats this way when fed at home.

• Lean meats, namely turkey, chicken, young lamb and rabbit. Meat should only be given boiled; fried meat is completely contraindicated, as is smoked meat. Raw chicken meat is also allowed, the main thing is to first pour boiling water over it.
• Boiled vegetables must also be included in the animal’s diet.
• Porridge (rice, buckwheat and others).
• Boiled eggs (it is recommended to give only the yolk).

You can add a little oil to boiled porridge. As treats, cats can be given special crackers, which are not only treats, but also gently clean their teeth. It is completely contraindicated to give bones to kittens and adult cats with cats, as well as raw fish. Castrated individuals should be especially careful with fish. It very often provokes urolithiasis. Bones are not absorbed by the body of domestic cats and kittens, and therefore can cause a lot of discomfort to animals.

Also, you should not pamper cats with chocolate and buns, as well as other bakery products. Dishes with salt, pepper and other spices are contraindicated. It is best to replace milk with plain yogurt. Cats should not be fed spoiled food, and it is best to remove all uneaten leftovers immediately.

Feeding natural foods to sphinxes at home is not so difficult; the main thing is to immediately exclude foods that are not recommended for cats from the diet, and no problems should arise.

The most important thing to never forget is that kittens and adults should always have clean drinking water in a bowl, especially if the cats are on dry food. Under no circumstances should you pour water from the tap; in extreme cases, you can take boiled water, but cooled to room temperature. As an additional source of vitamins for animals, you can grow special cat grass or sprout grain.

Fresh greens will always be useful not only for cleansing the intestines, but also for improving the health of the body as a whole. Ready-made vitamin complexes should be added to food only when indicated and after consultation with a veterinarian.

It is also very important to wash their bowls after each feeding of the Sphynx. Always pour food into clean containers. Also, a place should be reserved for animals where they will eat. You can’t change it constantly, it will confuse the animals.

Animals are usually fed 2 times a day, at the same time: morning and evening, but it happens that sphinxes do not get enough to eat, and therefore they can often be given a small snack or treat for an afternoon snack.

Feeding kittens

You can also feed small kittens with food or natural food that you can prepare yourself. If food is used as food, then it is best to choose premium options that are adapted to the age and weight of the baby. For example, for a one-month-old kitten, as well as for kittens at 2 and 3 months, the prepared food already varies, as the babies grow and their food requirements change.

Today the site Koshechka.ru will tell you: what products should the daily diet of an adult pet and kitten consist of, what number of meals is optimal for a given breed, depending on age.

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Nutrition for good or how not to harm

For the happy owners of Sphynx cats, it is important to know that cats of this breed practically do not suffer from poor appetite. Most of them often eat anything they can get their hands on or that interests them. That's why it's so important to pay close attention to what your cat eats. Also, sphinxes have no sense of proportion and are indiscriminate in food. So, let’s summarize what and how to feed the Sphynx:

• norm. A clearly dosed portion of food or freshly prepared food;
• mode. This is not only good for your pet’s health, but also convenient for you;
• increased attention. Do not forget that an inquisitive sphinx, regardless of age, can chew or eat poisonous indoor plant, chew on a bag of powder and much more.

What to feed Sphynx kittens

All kittens, without exception, are active, mobile and playful. But Sphynx kittens are also hairless, so they require much more energy. If a little baby has settled in your house, then up to three months it needs to be fed at least six times a day, at the rate of 25 g of food per meal. For especially active and playful ones, the number of feedings can be increased to eight. By six months, food portions increase slightly, and the number of feedings decreases: 2-3 times a day, 40-50g.

What to feed a Sphynx kitten? The diet is slightly different from the diet of woolly kittens, because Sphynx cats need more energy for heating!

The diet of a one-month-old kitten should consist only of semolina porridge, formula, milk and egg yolk. By two months you need to include calcined cottage cheese, a little cheese and grated boiled beef or chicken breast (15g or 1 teaspoon) in your diet. Starting from three months, the kitten can be given boiled and raw meat, fermented milk products, as well as vegetables, fruits (optional), herbs and vegetable oil.

What can you feed sphinxes: natural food

For normal functioning, full development and growth, the diet of a Sphynx cat must include certain foods... she will share with you a list of products, thanks to which you can independently create a weekly menu for your pet.

• Every day: frozen raw beef (40 grams) and, of course, filtered or boiled water;
• Three to four times a week: boiled chicken without skin and bones, purchased at a pharmacy, dry brewer's yeast;
• Two to three times a week: boiled or frozen beef and chicken offal (kidneys, lungs and heart), steamed cereals, rice, buckwheat and wheat groats, raw or boiled vegetables and fruits, parsley, spinach;
• Once or twice a week: chicken egg yolk (mixed with something or in pure form), liver, fermented milk products;
• Once a week: cheese.

A little boiled, low-fat sea fish is allowed once a week, only when the question is what to feed the Don Sphynx. The fact is that this breed was obtained through a natural mutation, so their immunity is somewhat stronger than other hairless ones. Otherwise, the diet of sphinxes is practically the same.

For strength and natural cleansing of teeth, you can give crackers and boiled or raw chicken neck once a week. To improve digestion, the cat needs vegetable oil, which you can add to cooked food, and green grass, which you can grow on the windowsill by planting oats or wheat.

If the cat has an upset stomach, I will try to switch only to fermented milk products. But such a diet should not last more than three days. If the disorder persists, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Alternative solution

If you don’t have time to prepare food for your pet every day, then use the following recipe. This food is perfect if you don’t know what to feed the Canadian Sphynx or any other representative of the hairless brethren.

• Minced lean beef or chicken breast(one kilogram);
• 150 grams of lean cheese;
• A couple of carrots, cauliflower or seaweed, greens. In general, any vegetables that your pet prefers;
• One chicken yolk, can be replaced with three quail ones;
• Five tablets of ordinary chalk (grind into powder);
• Twenty drops of vitamin D;
• One tablespoon of brewer's yeast, as vitamin B, B1, B

Make minced meat and freeze it in the form of portioned balls, small pancakes or a whole flatbread. Take it out, defrost and feed it to your pet as needed.

What to feed a Sphynx cat: ready-made food

If you decide to feed your cat ready-made food, then you should choose products only from the premium or super premium category. Economy class food contains elements that can harm your pet’s health and a large amount of “empty” substances that, when they enter the stomach, swell and create a feeling of fullness. Zero benefit. The following foods have proven themselves more than others:

• ROYAL CANIN
• HILLS
• INNOVA (Inova)
• NUTRO CHOICE (Nutro choice)
• EAGLE PACK
• ACANA (Akana)

We hope that this article helped you figure out what to feed your Sphynx cat. After all, thanks to a nutritious, balanced diet, your pet will be able to be active, cheerful for many years and give you his affection and warmth.

Bruslik Maria – especially for the site Koshechka.ru

Discussion: 9 comments

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Thank you for the article.

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I have a Donskoy Sphynx, 12 years old, neutered. I feed kitecat, meat trimmings, films, raw chicken skins, from my table and generally whatever I have, I don’t bother. In the summer he goes outside and chews grass. The cat does not have any vaccinations. The cat is active and cheerful. My Siamese cat lived on the same diet for 17 years.

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